Vest C.1840 - 1860. Binding Patterned silk satin, machine-woven cotton fabric in plain weave. Metal buckle, buttons bench. Hand Stitching. | Digitalt Museum
Wedding vest 1840–49. British. Silk, cotton & leather. | THE MET
Royal Naval Waistcoat. Royal Naval uniform: pattern 1795. Circa 1795. English. Cotton; gilt brass & wool. This white wool waistcoat of the 1795 pattern. The rank and status of the wearer was indicated by the pattern of the button, in this case a flag officer. It is interesting to note that the waistcoat retains the three-point pocket flap, which would have been considered old fashioned in 1795. | Royal Museums Greenwich
Ensemble Fourth quarter 19th century. Romanian. Cotton, wool, silk & metal.
Romanian folk costume has remained relatively unchanged and continues to be worn for festival occasions. The basic model for women consists of an embroidered blouse and skirt, belt, head scarf, and often a vest or jacket. As in many cultures, embroidery is placed at “vulnerable” areas of the body: the neck, cuffs, and hem, but also at the shoulders and sleeves as a symbol of strength. This example of a full festival costume is striking in the variation of blue tones and abundant embroidery. The coordination of the various components is symbolic of the pride and care given to folk traditions in Romanian culture. | THE MET
Vest 1800–1810, American or European. Silk & linen. | THE MET
Vest, first quarter 20th century. Albanian This vest features a rich contrast of materials; the applied silver cord couched onto a white foundation is particularly elegant. The densely embroidered shawl collar adds another dimension of visual interest. The applied cord on the back of the garment depicts a stylized goddess figure. | THE MET
1780's Habit a la Francaise Outer Coat & Vest | ANTIQUE DRESS